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Updated 27 Feb 2025

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1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between incident management and problem management?
  • Q2. What factors determine the priority of incidents and outages?

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to list files
  • Ans. 

    To list files, use command line tools like ls or dir.

    • Use 'ls' command in Unix/Linux systems to list files in a directory

    • Use 'dir' command in Windows systems to list files in a directory

    • Add options like -l for detailed listing or -a to show hidden files

    • Use wildcards like * to filter files based on patterns

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Diff between grep and egrep
  • Ans. 

    grep is a basic pattern matching tool, while egrep is an extended version with more advanced pattern matching capabilities.

    • grep is a basic command-line utility for searching plain-text data sets for lines that match a regular expression pattern.

    • egrep is an extended version of grep that supports more advanced regular expression patterns.

    • egrep is equivalent to grep -E, which enables extended regular expressions.

    • egrep is ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Right now didn't any interview.kindly arrange a interview.
  • Q2. No I didn't not received any interview process.

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have good experience on the SQL,PL SQL, Oracle SQL.I have 8 yrs experience on the solution process.kindly arrange Interview process.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is internal working of hashmap
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to quickly retrieve values based on keys.

    • HashMap internally uses an array of linked lists to store key-value pairs.

    • When a key-value pair is added, the key is hashed to determine the index in the array where the pair will be stored.

    • If multiple key-value pairs hash to the same index, they are stored in a linked list at that index.

    • To retrieve a value...

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  • Q2. What is difference between hashmap and concurrent hashmap
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is not thread-safe while ConcurrentHashMap is thread-safe.

    • HashMap is not thread-safe and can lead to ConcurrentModificationException if modified while iterating.

    • ConcurrentHashMap allows concurrent modifications without the need for external synchronization.

    • ConcurrentHashMap achieves thread-safety by dividing the map into segments, allowing multiple threads to operate on different segments concurrently.

    • Concurren...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can we override main method in java
  • Ans. 

    No, main method in Java cannot be overridden.

    • Main method is a static method of a class and cannot be overridden.

    • Subclasses can have their own main method, but it will not be considered as the entry point of the program.

    • Example: public class SubClass extends MainClass { public static void main(String[] args) { // This is not the entry point of the program }}

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  • Q4. Write the command to find the hidden files in unix
  • Ans. 

    Use the 'ls' command with the '-a' flag to find hidden files in Unix.

    • Use the command 'ls -a' to list all files, including hidden files.

    • Hidden files in Unix start with a dot (.) before the file name.

    • Example: 'ls -a' will display all files, including hidden files.

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  • Q5. Write a command to replace a string in unix
  • Ans. 

    Use the sed command to replace a string in Unix

    • Use the following syntax: sed 's/original_string/new_string/g' filename

    • The 's' flag stands for substitute, 'g' flag stands for global (replace all occurrences)

    • Example: sed 's/hello/goodbye/g' file.txt

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For java production support please brush up Unix SQL and unix

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

24/7 production environment

Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between PL SQL AND SQL?
  • Ans. 

    PL/SQL is a procedural language extension to SQL used for writing complex queries and programs.

    • SQL is used for querying and manipulating data in a database

    • PL/SQL is used for writing complex queries and programs

    • PL/SQL is a procedural language that extends SQL with programming constructs like loops and conditional statements

    • PL/SQL is used to create stored procedures, functions, and triggers in Oracle databases

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  • Q2. About programming
  • Q3. Write a query using below data to find out last string from emp table?
  • Ans. 

    Query to find last string from emp table

    • Use the ORDER BY clause with DESC keyword to sort the table in descending order

    • Use the LIMIT keyword to limit the result to 1 row

    • Assuming the last string refers to the last row in the table

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  • Q4. Write s query to find maximum salary from EMP?
  • Ans. 

    Query to find maximum salary from EMP

    • Use the MAX() function to find the maximum salary

    • Specify the column name for salary in the SELECT statement

    • Specify the table name and column name for salary in the FROM clause

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a project that you have worked on before?
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based inventory management system for a retail company

    • Utilized Java for backend development

    • Implemented responsive design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Integrated barcode scanning functionality for efficient inventory tracking

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  • Q2. What was your role within the team?
  • Ans. 

    I was responsible for providing technical support to end users and troubleshooting application issues within the team.

    • Providing technical support to end users

    • Troubleshooting application issues

    • Collaborating with team members to resolve issues

    • Documenting solutions and best practices

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  • Q3. What SQL-based queries were asked during your interview? like self join , average
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Work experience
  • Q3. Which department are u working
  • Q4. Timings and salary
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Name and experience and quality and checking etc
  • Q2. How can handle ur problem and team work
  • Q3. Times and salary

Production Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 15 May 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy logical questions

Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Easy general questions asked
  • Q2. General questions
  • Q3. Strength and weaknesses, about project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and don't be nervous
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Virtual interview 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a role of support engineer
  • Ans. 

    A support engineer is responsible for providing technical assistance and resolving issues related to software or hardware systems.

    • Providing technical support to customers or end-users

    • Troubleshooting and resolving software or hardware issues

    • Installing, configuring, and maintaining systems

    • Monitoring system performance and identifying potential problems

    • Collaborating with development teams to address bugs or enhancements

    • Do...

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  • Q2. What is ticketing tool
  • Ans. 

    A ticketing tool is a software application used to track and manage customer support requests or issues.

    • Ticketing tools help in organizing and prioritizing customer support tickets.

    • They provide a centralized platform for communication and collaboration between support teams and customers.

    • Ticketing tools often include features like ticket assignment, status tracking, and reporting.

    • Examples of popular ticketing tools inc

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  • Q3. What is monitoring tool
  • Ans. 

    A monitoring tool is a software application or system that collects and analyzes data to track the performance and health of a system or application.

    • Monitoring tools collect data from various sources such as servers, networks, databases, and applications.

    • They provide real-time visibility into the system's performance, availability, and resource utilization.

    • Monitoring tools can generate alerts or notifications when pred...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are SQL comments
  • Ans. 

    SQL comments are used to add explanatory notes or remarks within SQL code.

    • SQL comments start with a double hyphen (--), or can be enclosed between /* and */

    • Comments are ignored by the SQL engine and are not executed as part of the code

    • Comments can be used to improve code readability and provide documentation

    • Comments can be used to disable or temporarily remove parts of the code for testing or debugging purposes

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  • Q5. What doing in the SQL
  • Q6. What is DML full form
  • Ans. 

    DML stands for Data Manipulation Language.

    • DML is a subset of SQL (Structured Query Language) used to manipulate data in a database.

    • It includes commands like INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and SELECT.

    • DML statements are used to add, modify, or delete data in database tables.

    • For example, INSERT statement is used to add new records, UPDATE statement is used to modify existing records, DELETE statement is used to remove records, a...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Production Support Engineer interview:
  • PLSQL
  • SQL
  • Oricale
  • Selcripting
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Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

A good coding test will measure candidate capacity for problem solving skills and understanding of coding

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test plays important role of understanding the knowledge of the person

Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself , what are your strengths?
  • Q2. What do you know about our company?
  • Q3. What are your weakness?

Interview Preparation Tips

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